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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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AMERI-CO CARRIERS INC
USDOT 155126 · MC152366 · EIN 36-2960680 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1702 E OVERLAND, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE, 69361-7727
(308) 765-2434 · BERT MAQUEDA
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
58 / 57
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
147 / 724
Crashes (24 mo)
10 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Sentry Select Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy A0028827001 · eff 11/01/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate24.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance586 pts
Unsafe Driving151 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance19 pts
Other15 pts
Driver Fitness4 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.209D-STGBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
WY35
NE22
SD16
CO9
KS9
GA9
AL7
MT6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.19 | 1.83 | ≈31–38% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.07 | ≈21–28% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.30 | 5.15 | ≈66–70% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 9 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Bradley County, TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Bradley County, TN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 72% · Seat belt 23% · Following / lane / reckless 3%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 63% · False log / RODS 37%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 26% (1 OOS) · Brakes 23% (4 OOS) · Tires 19% (7 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 23 inspections, 11 violations, 1 OOS, 15 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 55%
393.207F-SLAS, 393.207B-AALPME-OOS, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.975).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 36%
392.2-SLLS2 ×4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 30 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.643).
3. Other1 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×4
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 10 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | SCOTTSBLUFF, NE | ✓ | ||
| 05/04/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 04/07/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/17/2026 | RURAL, SD | ✓ | ||
| 12/09/2025 | CHEYENNE, WY | ✓ | ||
| 12/09/2025 | BURNS, WY | ✓ | ||
| 07/24/2025 | CLARKSVILLE, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/11/2025 | WHEATLAND, WY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/07/2025 | GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/08/2025 | COLONY, WY | ✓ |
Equipment — 85 vehicles seen in inspections
48 trailer34 truck3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BERT MAQUEDA
Annual mileage
4.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
57
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 28 carriers
Shares identifiers with 28 carriers (27 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERI-CO LOGISTICS INC | 281871 | officer, email | strong |
| JOSHUA MEUZELAAR LLC | 3268702 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC | 945634 | 2 VINs | medium |
| POWERSOURCE TRANSPORTATION INC | 565162 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.8M mi reported (2024)
11/01/2018 — Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0028827001
11/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0001034
10/31/2018 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT 660 0515M063
11/23/2012 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3035272
11/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3035272
11/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3035272
11/01/2008 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2010EMFST07/7241-2940
10/06/2008 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/27/2008)
12/01/2007 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 37MSAK1000
11/05/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2007)
11/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 37MSAK1000
11/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-308D1679-TIL-01
12/07/2001 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
CARGO · policy 4525871
11/01/2001 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
CARGO · policy 4525871
11/01/2001 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0821-00-009670
01/11/2001 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/29/2001)
12/14/2000 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy CP7161623
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